Tartine

Following the reviews I went to this place and bought vanilla flan. It was very disappointing. It actually made me angry. The pastry base is totally undercooked, and soggy, which can clearly be seen in the photos that I uploaded. I could clearly see the specks of the vanilla beans in the custard, which I thought was a good sign, as it indicated to me that they used real vanilla pods. But then I couldn't taste almost any vanilla, it just had a stale, bland and fatty (I wanna say) flavour. If they used real vanilla, this means that the flan is so stale that it can't be tasted. It's really sad. Update: The owner responded (see below) less than an hour after I posted my review. Clearly, the business is thriving if he can dedicate so much time to addressing negative feedback so elaborately—and even inviting critics to say it to his face. And then what? Is he going to fight us? Is he 12 years old? It’s absurd. To be honest, one reason I decided to try his products was precisely his spirited responses to other negative reviews. I thought, here’s someone proud of his work. But after tasting the flan, it’s clear his confidence is all attitude and no substance. Instead of spending time arguing with customers online, he might consider taking a patisserie workshop in Paris to improve his technique—or at least sampling authentic patisserie to refine his palate, as some of us have done. I won’t be returning—not just because I fear what his other products might be like if this flan is his bestseller and his personal favourite, but also because I wouldn’t feel safe voicing my honest opinion to him in person.

Edit: Today I had the salted caramel eclair, pistachio eclair and flan vanille. Both eclairs were delicious but the flan vanille might be the worst dessert I have ever had. I almost threw up. It looked amazing but tasted awfully like eggs. I think this is the best French patisserie in The Hague and I wanted to help them out by writing this. I tried chocolate, coffee and vanilla eclairs. Each one is amazing with its dough and cream! The chocolate one took me back to my childhood. I strongly recommend it. I’ll continue to visit until I try all their varieties.

I was really disappointed with this bakery. We bought the flan, which tasted undercooked—the pastry felt doughy, and the filling was grainy with very little flavor. The éclairs weren’t much better; they had an artificial aftertaste, especially the pistachio éclair. The madeleines were the worst of all, tasting overwhelmingly of oil.

I love Tartine. I always leave with a little more than I planned. Always a warm welcome. Definitely a favourite for me.

Went there based on the good reviews and didn’t like it. The bread and croissant felt like low quality for us. Yes it’s fluffy and buttery but I don’t taste a quality difference from those in the grocery store. The eclair is firm, the coffee is alright. Overall a not so good experience.

The spot is amazing, I loved the almond croissant. Would be even better if there is a little bench outside :) as the sun shines perfectly next to the entrance. I totally recommend it!!

I tried the pistachio eclair and it was one of the best ones I had: soft, good taste…10/10

Best almond croissants in Den Haag, if not best I have ever tasted! Pain aux raisins also much tastier than from another local French bakery. Small, welcoming place with friendly staff.